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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 344.88 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 344.88 and 176.48 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 344.88 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/344.88 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 344.88 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 60,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,864.42/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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